Community experiences
Explore 482 community discussions about flat feet & arch support, with 1,456 replies preserved in the archive.
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A little back story, I've had pf for 2 years and the only thing that helps is my husband rubbing my feet before bed, and steroid shots. I've trying everything from sleeping in the…
I saw the podiatrist who told me my feet shape is all genetic and the issues I have come from that. He gave me medical grade inserts. I started using them Thursday. Now, my shins feel…
I have been diagnosed with plantar faciatis Shared post Freda Wuinn I have had severe pain in my foot for the past 3 months and think it’s plantar fasciitis, is it better to go to the…
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Hi, my 11 year old has been diagnosed with this in one foot. She is in so much pain, I dont know whatvtondo for her. We have done rest and ice, which has not helped. She can't do any…
I am currently doing PT once a week I was wondering how long y'all have been going or how to know when to quit ? Shared post Kim Carter Casais I saw the podiatrist who told me my feet…
I had a spinal fusion at L4, L5 a few months ago. I’ve developed seriously painful PF I just read that PF can be connected to a spinal fusion. The surgeons PA had nothing for me. He…
This was the first week back teaching and I’m feeling it a little bit, but not as much as I anticipated. Anywho, my question is, does anyone else sometimes feel the arch “twitch” at…
Best sneaker for hands free slip on - black that comes in XW and helps plantar fasciitis thanks! Shared post Haley Rose This was the first week back teaching and I’m feeling it a…
Anyone try and have any success with these toes separator socks? My-Happy Feet - Foot pain relief for common foot pain MY-HAPPYFEET.COM My-Happy Feet - Foot pain relief for common…
Extreme Delayed Pain Response: Is This Normal? Partially tore my spring ligament in October 2025. Today, if my midfoot flexes too hard or under load in plantar flexion or…
My physiotherapist asked me would I consider shock therapy, acupuncture, and dry needle. Has anyone had this done and did it help. She did mention that the shock treatment is…
I deleted this the other day because I was drunk and embarrassed... They're quite bad for a 37 year old male, aren't they? No photo description available. Shared post Julie Wolf…
I've never had foot issues. After about a year of working at Chick Fil A my feet started hurting. I figured it was because I was using cheap Walmart shoes for the past year. I've…
It has officially been 1-year since I’ve had Topaz Surgery, and I couldn't be more thankful with the results! Flash back to my story as perhaps it will help someone (it's a little…
So when are we considered”cured”? For the past couple of weeks, when I get out bed in the morning, I’m not having any foot pain. Like literally zero pain. And no pain all day and not…
I’m scheduled for Ossio bunion surgery. It’s a minimally invasive surgery with fiber screw and staples. Anyone else have this type done? Shared post Emma Woods Question,has anyone…
Questions: for those who did the minimally invasive surgery does insurance cover that? Also the boot? Or you pay out of pocket? Shared post Dana Chambers Quinn Had my 10 week post op…
So many talk about how toe spacers have helped them. Two questions: what kind, and when do you wear them? Inside your shoes for regular walking? During exercise? At bedtime? TIA!…
What tennis shoes do yall have luck with? I’m on my feet 12+ hrs a day. Shared post Kasey Bradley Editing to add the picture. If you look right by the mole on her foot she has that…
Hi, early May I received customised orthotics and did my very best to break them in and get used to them. I found them to be rather painful as they are quite rigid, so went back to…
Editing to add the picture. If you look right by the mole on her foot she has that long band that runs between her heel and ball of foot. That is where most of her pain is… it’s more…
Need advice Pain in right feet, on the right side near heal pointing inwards ( in yellow highlted area). Now, almost 18 months. Nothing found in Xray. Is it plantar fasciitis? May be…
Has any one tried having custom orthotics made? This company offers 180 day guarantee. Custom Orthotics Near Me – Bilt Labs BILTLABS.COM Custom Orthotics Near Me Skip the clinic and…
I have been dealing with PF since the beginning of june. I tried several things: PT, physio, strength building in my foot, sometimes barefootshoes (on grass- felt good!), a…
Hello - I've just joined the group - I've suffered with PF on & off for 6 years now. It started after Lockdown 2020 when I spent 3 months at home in a pair of Crocs! Just looking at a…
I have a build up of firm tissue on the bottom of my foot (knot) that used to hurt and I would spend time massaging or scraping, sometimes it bothers me, sometimes not. Lately my PF…
Have any of you tried zero drop or barefoot shoes to get relief? Shared post Cathy Moulton Dawson Looking for help from ppl with VERY high arches. I’m trying a lot of stuff. Things…
Kia ora koutou from NZ! I’ve been looking at these Oofos shoes (currently wear Asics), and am wondering which trainers people would recommend for daily walking my dog? I don’t really…
I’ve been signed up for this online app. Johnathan does for five weeks now, and I think I’m making some progress. It’s all about stretching and strengthening; the app helps hold you…